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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.73, 4,722.51 and 1,504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.73, 4,722.51 and 1,504.33 is: 2,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.73 : 4,722.51 = 1,504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.73/4,722.51 = 1,504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.73x = 4,722.51 × 1,504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.73x = 7,104,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,213.47/3,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.93

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